Power System Studies
3C's engineering team provides technical analysis, training, and support for power distribution systems rated up to 345kV. Below is just a sampling of the wide range of technical study areas and support services available:
Arc Flash Hazard - |
Results of an Arc Flash Study can protect your employee safety and ensure compliance with NFPA-70E. An Arc Flash Study will identify a flash protection boundary, safe and restricted approach distances, incident arc energy and hazard level for Personal Protective Equipment.
We go further than just letting you know existing conditions - our experienced engineers recommend cost effective ways to reduce hazards. We also provide equipment and installation services as required.
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Short-Circuit Studies - |
Knowing short circuit levels in a facility insures that equipment is properly rated for fault conditions in your facility. Protective systems are designed to isolate a fault with minimum disruption to the rest of the facility. An examination of device coordination will limit the effected area should a fault occur.
As power systems have become stronger over the years, the time delays used to provide coordination, as well as increases in available short circuit current from utilities, has increased arc energy. 3C's engineering staff examines this issue and can provide cost effective solutions to this problem.
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Protective Device Coordination - |
Protective relays are designed to isolate a fault if it occurs, with minimum distruption in service.
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Harmonics and Power Quality - |
Voltage and current harmonics produced by the ever increasing nonlinear loads increase power losses and create a negative impact on systems and components. Power disturbances can damage equipment. Identifying and solving these issues is critical for economical operation of a facility.
3C can provide complete turn-key services including field metering, design corrective actions, provide equipment and installation services.
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System Upgrade Design |
Whether you are looking for a little more power in an area of your facility, a new substation, or new digital protection and metering systems, 3C can provide complete design and design/build services.
Our experienced staff can provide cost effective solutions and options that fit your exact needs. From concept, through design, installation and commissioning, 3C provides complete power system service. |
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